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Word origin of 'recommend'

C14: via Medieval Latin from Latin re- + commendāre to commend

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Word forms: recommends, recommending, recommended

Definitions

1. verb

If someone recommends a person or thing to you, they suggest that you would find that person or thing good or useful. [V n + to/for] ⇒ I have just spent a holiday there and would recommend it to anyone. [V n + for/as] ⇒ 'You're a good worker, boy,' he told him. 'I'll recommend you for a promotion.'. [V n] ⇒ Ask your doctor to recommend a suitable therapist. [Also V n + as]

recommendedgraded adjective & adjective ⇒ Though ten years old, this book is highly recommended.

2. verb

If you recommend that something is done, you suggest that it should be done. [V that] ⇒ The judge recommended that he serve 20 years in prison. [V n/v-ing] ⇒ We strongly recommend reporting the incident to the police. [it beV-ed that] ⇒ It is recommended that you should consult your doctor. [V-ed] ⇒ The recommended daily dose is 12 to 24 grams. [V + against] ⇒ Many financial planners now recommend against ever fully paying off your home loan. [Also V n to-inf]

3. verb

If something or someone has a particular quality to recommend them, that quality makes them attractive or gives them an advantage over similar things or people. [V n] ⇒ The restaurant has much to recommend it. [V n] ⇒ He had little but his enthusiasm to recommend him. [V n + to] ⇒ These qualities recommended him to Olivier.

Example sentences containing 'recommend'

All this was more than enough to recommend them to Cap'n Josh.Mark Mills AMAGANSETTShe called instantly for the doctor, who could only diagnose a grippe, recommend a tonic, food, rest.Appiganesi, Lisa DREAMS OF INNOCENCEFrankly, I wouldn't recommend trying to get in touch with anyone connected with Floating City.Lustbader, Eric FLOATING CITY

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British English: recommend /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/ VERBIf someone recommends something or someone to you, they suggest that you would find them good or useful.I have just spent a holiday there and would recommend it to anyone.